What is the estimated POS System Administration Fee that a Carvel franchisee must pay for project management assistance?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rrently $159 to $397 per month depending on your equipment configuration. If you choose to lease the POS System under the HaaS Program, you must pay a monthly software license and hardware lease fee for the POS System that is currently $216 to $442 per month depending on your equipment configuration and a one-time
$300 activation fee. We will collect the monthly fees, wh
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 59–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may need to pay a POS System Administration Fee. This fee covers project management assistance related to the onboarding and configuration of the POS system, whether opening a new Carvel Shoppe or purchasing an existing one. The actual provision of this assistance is at Carvel's discretion.
The POS System Administration Fee is estimated to be between $1,500 and $2,000. This is a one-time fee, not a recurring monthly or annual expense.
Prospective Carvel franchisees should note that this fee is in addition to the initial costs of the POS system itself, which range from $8,800 to $14,200 under the CapEx Program, and other ongoing fees for software licenses and support. It's important to clarify with Carvel the specific circumstances under which this project management assistance is provided and whether it is mandatory or optional.